Enteral Feeding Products

Description

Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Enteral Feeding Products covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDC or direct to Health boards. It is expected that the annual value across all the lots will not exceed GBP 2.2m excluding VAT. Please note that the following Lot configuration is for information purposes only and is subject to change. Lot 1: Enteral Syringes Single Use We require Single Use Purple Enteral Syringe for use in a wide range of NHSS and Community settings. One of the primary functions of a Enteral Syringe to safely delivery nourishment, medications and fluids in an Acute and Community environment. Lot 2: Enteral Syringes Reusable We require Reusable Purple Enteral Syringe mainly used in a community setting. One of the primary functions of a Enteral Syringe to safely delivery nourishment, medications and fluids in an Acute and Community environment Lot 3: Nasal Tube Retainer We require a Nasal Tube Retainer that may be fitted to a wide range of patients in differing environments across all Health Boards, with the nasal feeding tubes being supplied by a range of different suppliers. The nasal tube retaining device shall minimise the chance of patient discomfort while maximising the retention of the nasal tube in the fitted position, and should securely hold the nasal tube to the patient. The tube retaining device should minimise the opportunity for removal other than that by the patient's carer. The retaining device should support ease of application with minimal discomfort to the patient and maximise the chance of first time completion of the fitting process. Once fitted the tube retaining device shall minimise the chance of interference with the designed application of the secured nasal tube. Lot 4: pH Paper and Accessories We require PH Paper which used for the determination of human gastric aspirate from patients in the Acute and Community Environment. Lot 5: Feeding Tubes & Accessories We require a range of Enteral Feeding Tubes and accessories constructed to maximise ease of insertion and minimise risk to patients. The products will be used across acute and home environment by suitable trained personnel to provide short-term and long-term enteral feeding.